Prothonotary

Prothonotary

In the Past

The title given to an officer who officiates as main clerk of some courts. Vin Ab. h. t.

Developments

In the ecclesiastical law, the name of prothonotary is given to an officer of the court of Rome, he is so called because he is the first notary; the Greek word prootos signifying primus or first. These notaries have preeminence over the other notaries, and, are put in the rank of prelates. There are twelve of them. Dict. de Jur. h. t. [1]

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Notes and References

1. Partialy, this information about prothonotary is based on the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. There is a list of terms of the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, including prothonotary.

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